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Jaguars, Rovers, Mustangs, Corvettes…
An exceptional free day out in Newton Abbot every June; well worth a visit!
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Demolition: Man-made & Nature
Nature brought down the great tree in Courtenay Park but it was the ingenuity of man that demolished houses and shops opposite the bus station.
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Asda under construction
Not everyone was looking forward to shopping in the new Asda. I was one of them.
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Newton Abbot Carnival 1992
It was July in sunny south Devon. Except that it was not sunny; it was grey and overcast, but that did not stop the festivities…
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Let’s Knock Down Newton Abbot!
It is perhaps surprising how much demolition is required and how many road changes are needed just to build a supermarket. And did we really need it?
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Film Set of Comic Strip: GLC The Carnage Continues
Every now and again a film crew would descend upon Brandon Estate; on this occasion it was to film part of a ‘Comic Strip’ episode for the BBC.
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Bus Station Demolition
I have many memories of Newton Abbot bus station spread over some decades and, like many townspeople over a certain age I still regret its passing.
ColinAnderson 